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Kaitlyn Lawes

Kaitlyn Lawes is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kaitlyn Lawes is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She won Olympic gold in women's curling at the 2014 Winter Olympics and in mixed doubles at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Lawes also won gold at the 2018 World Women's Curling Championship and competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Early life and junior career

Lawes was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She won Canadian junior championships in 2008 and 2009, and earned a bronze medal at the 2008 World Junior Curling Championships and a silver medal in 2009.

Women's curling career

Lawes served as vice-skip and played key roles on top Canadian teams. Her major achievements include an Olympic gold medal in 2014 and a World Women's Curling Championship gold in 2018. She also won a silver medal at the world championship in 2015.

Mixed doubles and Olympics

At the 2018 Winter Olympics, Lawes and John Morris won the inaugural Olympic gold medal in mixed doubles curling. She also represented Canada in women's curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics, where the team finished fifth.

Awards and honours

Lawes has won Olympic gold medals, world championship gold and silver, and other national titles. Her record has made her one of Canada's most successful curlers of her generation.

Key facts

  • Won Olympic gold in women's curling at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
  • Won the inaugural Olympic mixed doubles curling gold with John Morris at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
  • Represented Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics, where the women's team finished fifth.
  • Won the 2018 World Women's Curling Championship gold and the 2015 silver medal.
  • Won silver at the 2009 World Junior Curling Championships and bronze in 2008.
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Canadian context

Lawes is a prominent Canadian Olympian whose medals contributed to Canada’s success in curling, one of the country’s most followed winter sports.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kaitlyn Lawes?
Kaitlyn Lawes is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba, best known for winning Olympic gold in 2014 and 2018.
What Olympic medals has she won?
She won gold in women's curling at Sochi 2014 and gold in mixed doubles at PyeongChang 2018.
Did Kaitlyn Lawes compete at Beijing 2022?
Yes. She represented Canada in women's curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics, where the team finished fifth.
Has she won a world championship?
Yes. Lawes won gold at the 2018 World Women's Curling Championship and silver in 2015.
Where is Kaitlyn Lawes from?
She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is identified with Manitoba and Winnipeg in official athlete profiles.

References

  1. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/kaitlyn-lawes/
    Supports: Birth details, hometown, Olympic results, world championship medals, junior medals.
  2. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/kaitlyn-lawes
    Supports: 2018 mixed doubles gold with John Morris and historic first Olympic mixed doubles title for Canada.
  3. Olympedia — https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/127450
    Supports: Birthplace, height, Olympic appearances, and medal count.
  4. Curling Canada — https://www.curling.ca/blog/2012/03/13/featured-curling-athlete-kaitlyn-lawes/
    Supports: Junior titles, playing position, club affiliation, and early career details.
  5. The Grand Slam of Curling — https://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/news/kaitlyn-lawes-taking-year-off-after-team-breaks-up
    Supports: Career context, Olympic and championship achievements, and team changes.